January 10, 2025
Dear Ashford Community Members,
It is with heartfelt gratitude that we announce a generous donation of $50,000 has been made to the Maurice B. and Mildred C. Bicknell Ashford Education Trust by an anonymous benefactor. This act of kindness reflects the spirit of giving and underscores the importance of investing in the future of our students and our community.
Thanks to this extraordinary contribution, the Ashford Board of Education as the trustee of this scholarship, will be able to provide more opportunities for deserving students to pursue their educational aspirations. Scholarships not only ease the financial burden of higher education but also inspire recipients to strive for excellence and make meaningful contributions to society.
We may not know the identity of this remarkable donor, but their generosity will have a lasting impact. By supporting education, they are helping to shape the lives of individuals who will go on to make a difference in the world.
We encourage everyone in our community to take a moment to reflect on how acts of generosity, big or small, can profoundly change lives. Let this gift serve as a reminder of the power we all have to make a positive difference.
To the anonymous donor: Though we cannot thank you in person, please know that your generosity is deeply appreciated and will be remembered by every life it touches. Your gift exemplifies the very best of humanity. Thank you.
Warm regards,
The Ashford Board of Education
To our local community, we invite you to join us in celebrating this gift by continuing to support our scholarship fund. Together, we can create more opportunities and brighter futures for our students. For information on the Maurice B. and Mildred C. Bicknell Ashford Education Trust, please contact us via email at AshfordBOE@AshfordCT.org